Domestic Cases Heard In Skokie For 1st Time

August 03, 1999

The Skokie branch of Cook County Circuit Court on Monday began hearing domestic relations cases for the first time in a move to make legal matters such as child support more convenient to North Shore residents.

The new service completes the expansion of the Cook County Circuit Court's domestic relations division into all five suburban courthouses.

"It allows citizens of Cook County to get full court services in their own community," said Associate Judge Grace Dickler, who heard seven cases Monday.

"If there are young children involved or if cost is a factor with parking (downtown), it will help," she said.

Dickler expects her daily court docket to increase as soon as word spreads about the new option.